Opinion

The small role of post-graduates in a large world

Don’t fear the post-graduation questions ... we’re all small fish in a big, big pond.

By Alex Petrusek | April 26, 2010

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Greeks and Romans: dead, but immortal

Just as the Greek and Roman classics were imperative for the founding fathers, so they are unsurpassable to us, as well.

By Catherine Smith | April 26, 2010

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Editorial: Immigration eruption

Not to be outdone by Eyjafjallajökull, the Icelandic volcano responsible for sending a giant cloud of ash to Europe, grounding flights and humorously forcing journalists to attempt to say its name, Arizona made headline news around the world on Friday when Gov. Jan Brewer signed a controversial immigration bill into law.

By Editorial Board | April 25, 2010

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Dishing about dining

ASU’s dining options are great, but could be even better next year. Student government leaders can work with Aramark for more M&G options, Barrett’s dining hall could be more accessible and there could be more breakfast burritos. Mmmm ... breakfast burritos.

By Jack Fitzpatrick | April 25, 2010

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Climate bill cannot wait for immigration reform

Arizona’s recent actions have created debate about immigration reform in Washington, debate that will postpone the introduction of a new climate bill. Energy reform is essential to ensuring the health of the planet, without which immigration or health reform mean nothing.

By Nicole Gilbert | April 25, 2010

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Finding our way to space

With economic and political pressure coming to bear on NASA, and President Obama seeking a new way forward in space, is the age of exploration ending? Is space even necessary?

By Will Munsil | April 25, 2010

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‘South Park’ should be valued, not threatened

The creators of South Park recently received death threats by religious extremists for depicting Mohammed in a cartoon. Comedy Central censored the episode but the creators stood by their show.

By Becky Rubenstrunk | April 25, 2010

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Letters to the Editor: April 26

In response to Andrew Hedlund’s April 21 column, “Tea Partiers uninformed, many untaxed.”

By Letters | April 25, 2010

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Boos & Bravos: April 23

Bravo to Pat’s Run.

By Editorial Board | April 22, 2010

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Tax-incentives bill needed to sustain Ariz. economy

A proposed tax incentives bill is a key part of the economic strategy Arizona needs.

By Ryan Sweeney | April 22, 2010

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Downtown ‘ambassadors’ good resource

The Downtown Phoenix Ambassadors are the men and women walking around wearing bright orange shirts that say “Ask Me!” They are an excellent resource to ASU students.

By Megan Mattox | April 22, 2010

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Why the health care plan won’t work

Arizona has joined the fight against the federal government’s individual mandates since a little less than nothing makes sense about the health care bill.

By Brian Anderson | April 22, 2010

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Looking into an invisible society

Poverty remains a misguided social issue. People overlook those who are struggling financially because they are unable to relate to their burdens.

By Morgan Tanabe | April 22, 2010

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Letters: April 23

Immigration law demonized?

By Letters | April 22, 2010

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Editorial: Sanctions won't end season

Yesterday, the most prestigious athletic program at ASU suffered penalties for infractions dating back to 2004. The ASU baseball team, currently ranked No. 1 in the nation, was sanctioned by the University as a result of an investigation that led to the forced resignation on legendary head coach Pat Murphy.

By Editorial Board | April 21, 2010

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Banning drugs limits joy

Many people have a deep-seated objection to drugs as a proper avenue to pleasure and happiness. Such a choice is deeply personal and each person should be allowed to choose for him or herself the ways to achieve happiness.

By Benjamin Morin | April 21, 2010

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Anarchy as an alternative?

With the whole country arguing about how the government should be operating, one ASU organization asks us, ‘What if there wasn’t one to operate?'

By Dante Graves | April 21, 2010

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Day of Prayer unconstitutional, may be abolished

Last week the National Day of Prayer was ruled unconstitutional by a federal judge. The judge made the right decision and hopefully May 6, 2010 will be the last government sponsored National Day of Prayer.

By Austin Yost | April 21, 2010

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Sophomores, like seniors, should celebrate learning

Remember that saying, “All I really need to know I learned in kindergarten”? Well, I feel like the rest of life’s lessons I learned during my first two years at college.

By Dustin Volz | April 21, 2010

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Letters to the Editor: April 22

In response to the April 13 editorial, “Pushing PIRG.”

By Letters | April 21, 2010

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